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3 MIN READ

IMG residency-applicant interviews: Follow these do’s and don’ts

She’s now professor at a leading medical school, but Kamalika Roy, MD, had to go through Match twice. Find out her hard-won pearls of wisdom.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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8 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in medical oncology: Shadowing Dr. Atiq

For AMA member Omar T. Atiq, MD, in caring for patients with cancer he traverses the path of becoming a better physician—and a better human being.

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Specialty Profiles
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7 MIN READ

AMA Research Challenge: How to prepare a research poster

This video gives step-by-step instructions on how to prepare a research poster for the AMA Research Challenge and present in a virtual environment.

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4 MIN READ

4 things judges look for in medical poster presentations

Participants in the 2021 AMA Research Challenge may wonder what judges look for in presentations. Learn what it takes to bring home the big prize.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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8 MIN READ

What it’s like in orthopaedic spine surgery: Shadowing Dr. Choi

AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, says one of the great rewards of this specialty is performing life-changing interventions. Find out more.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 MIN READ

M4s: What should you expect in residency interviews this year

Learn how the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant could change how physician residency interviews will be handled during the 2021–2022 cycle.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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8 MIN READ

What it’s like in critical care medicine: Shadowing Dr. Sanghavi

AMA member Devang Sanghavi, MD, believes critical care is the most gratifying field in medicine, requiring compassion and communication.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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3 MIN READ

Residents offer M4s their top lessons on the Match process

If you’re heading into the residency-selection process, be sure to refine your conversation skills and know how and when to self-advocate.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 MIN READ

Program directors list 4 red flags for residency applicants to avoid

Learn more with the AMA about the missteps that could prevent you from landing an interview at your dream residency program.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency